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The Beach Cottage-A Simple Sanctuary - 4th house from the beach

The Beach Cottage-A Simple Sanctuary - 4th house from the beach

The beach is just outside the front gate---50 paces. "Immaculate, peaceful, tranquil, romantic, magical, and with the most incredibly comfortable bed"--These are the words our guests have used to describe The Cottage in their reviews. Please be sure to read the reviews of The Cottage from all of our guests. They seem to better capture the essence of The Cottage more accurately than any description I can provide. But here are the facts:
The Cottage is about 40 paces to the beach and a 5-minute walk to town. A 600 SQ. ft. space; newly renovated. 1 or 2 adults only. We are sorry that we must stand firm on the "No children, no pets" rule. Please do not ask about exceptions. No smoking anywhere on the property. ONE CAR ONLY (or make arrangements with us).
The Cottage is a separate dwelling, sitting on its own lot. The Cottage consists of a charming bedroom with an exquisitely comfortable queen size bed, TV (in an armoire at the foot of the bed), radio, Wi-fi, sitting area, armoire, and closets, NO DVD. The living area -- sofa, chair, dining area, kitchen area with coffee maker, toaster oven, toaster, microwave oven, 2 burner stove top, very small ("dorm room size")refrigerator/freezer, pots, pans, dishes, cutlery, and some condiments.
The bathroom is newly built, with Italian glass tile floor, shower over tub, all new fixtures, hair dryer. Everything is new, fresh, and clean. We supply beautiful E.O.bath products. There is a Bbq grill in the yard.The front yard is great for sitting in the sun, or by the bonfire at night. There are two folding chairs and beach towels to take out onto the beach, and comfortable chaises to sit on in the yard.
You will have all the privacy in the world, but if you should need us for any reason, we are right next door on the adjacent property.
Sorry- but we do not allow children. Please do not ask about exceptions.
ABSOLUTELY THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE OF ALL:
ONE CAR ONLY. You will have your own reserved parking space.
check-in: 3:00 (We will gladly give you an earlier check-in time if circumstances allow)
check-out: 11:00 (We will extend your check-out time if we are able)
1 or 2 guests only
You are welcome to have day guests, but NO OVERNIGHT GUESTS
NO SMOKING ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY.
NO PETS-please do not ask about making an exception
NO CHILDREN.
NO PARTIES.
NO NOISE AFTER 10:00 P.M.
NO SHOES IN THE COTTAGE
If you are making a reservation for you and another guest, please include their name so that we may welcome them also. Thank you.

Overview

The beach is just outside the front gate---50 paces. "Immaculate, peaceful, tranquil, romantic, magical, and with the most incredibly comfortable bed"--These are the words our guests have used to describe The Cottage in their reviews. Please be sure to read the reviews of The Cottage from all of our guests. They seem to better capture the essence of The Cottage more accurately than any description I can provide. But here are the facts:

The Cottage is about 40 paces to the beach and a 5-minute walk to town. A 600 SQ. ft. space; newly renovated. 1 or 2 adults only. We are sorry that we must stand firm on the "No children, no pets" rule. Please do not ask about exceptions. No smoking anywhere on the property. ONE CAR ONLY (or make arrangements with us).

The Cottage is a separate dwelling, sitting on its own lot. The Cottage consists of a charming bedroom with an exquisitely comfortable queen size bed, TV (in an armoire at the foot of the bed), radio, Wi-fi, sitting area, armoire, and closets, NO DVD. The living area -- sofa, chair, dining area, kitchen area with coffee maker, toaster oven, toaster, microwave oven, 2 burner stove top, very small ("dorm room size")refrigerator/freezer, pots, pans, dishes, cutlery, and some condiments.

The bathroom is newly built, with Italian glass tile floor, shower over tub, all new fixtures, hair dryer. Everything is new, fresh, and clean. We supply beautiful E.O.bath products. There is a Bbq grill in the yard.The front yard is great for sitting in the sun, or by the bonfire at night. There are two folding chairs and beach towels to take out onto the beach, and comfortable chaises to sit on in the yard.

You will have all the privacy in the world, but if you should need us for any reason, we are right next door on the adjacent property.

Sorry- but we do not allow children. Please do not ask about exceptions.

ABSOLUTELY THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE OF ALL:

ONE CAR ONLY. You will have your own reserved parking space.

check-in: 3:00 (We will gladly give you an earlier check-in time if circumstances allow)

check-out: 11:00 (We will extend your check-out time if we are able)

1 or 2 guests only

You are welcome to have day guests, but NO OVERNIGHT GUESTS

NO SMOKING ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY.

NO PETS-please do not ask about making an exception

NO CHILDREN.

NO PARTIES.

NO NOISE AFTER 10:00 P.M.

NO SHOES IN THE COTTAGE

If you are making a reservation for you and another guest, please include their name so that we may welcome them also. Thank you.

About Barry and Dawn Harris

Barry and I have lived in Stinson Beach for quite a while, Barry, for about 25 years, having been born and raised in Canada, then moving to Hawaii, then here. I have lived in Stinson/Bolinas for 50 years, am 5 generations from Marin County, with my father's family roots going back 5 generations in Hawaii. We love traveling. Barry has traveled extensively throughout Asia, and I having lived and worked in Kenya, Somalia, and visited The Dem. Republic of Congo. Barry and I love living in Stinson Beach. We have turned what was once a Willow Camp tent platform (the original dwelling structures in Stinson, then a Pilates Studio for me to teach), into a sweet, charming, romantic get-away. Of all the places we could live, we find our happiness here in Stinson Beach.

Why Barry and Dawn Harris chose San Francisco Bay Area

Once you see the location of this property you will know why we choose to stay in Stinson Beach. It has everything. We can be reclusive. We can walk on the beach in the dark of the morning; there are no words for the feeling of standing on the beach, seeing the moon glistening like mercury on the silken peeling waves. The hiking trails are our 'workouts', and our meditations.

It is the best community to be a part of. There is lots to do if one wants to get involved, and many ways to stay quiet and peaceful.

What makes this cottage unique

Stinson Beach has hiking trails that go on and on and on. Really, one could hike to Oregon from here. Depending on the trail of ones choosing, one could hike up and up for hours, or traverse, or bomb down hill. There are fern lined trails, redwoods, creeks all along the way--waterfalls and bridges. Depending on one's choice of trails, there are vistas of the ocean the whole way, or canopies of trees.

And then there are the equivalent of those trails for mountain bikers.

Traveling North from here is Pt. Reyes National Seashore, and the great, fun town of Pt. Reyes--with fabulous stores, restaurants, and bakery. A little further and there is the wine country...and Mendocino. Of course, traveling in the other direction, is San Francisco, just across the GG Bridge. No need to tell you about that beautiful City.

Hiking, biking, kayaking, surfing, walking on the beach...

just to name of few of the things that make Stinson Beach so wonderful.

As far as the Beach Cottage goes: It is just very special. Something about it. Everyone falls in love with it. It is small (600 square ft). impeccably clean--having just been restored--so all newly painted (if not replaced) walls, floors, completely rebuilt bathroom with beautiful Italian glass tile floor. The cottage is sweet, romantic, tranquil, cozy and inviting. We love it, and it brings us so much joy that all of our guests have expressed that they love it too. We hope you will.

The bedroom has a brand-new, exquisitely comfortable, queen-size bed w/ beautiful bed linens. At the foot of the bed is an armoire with tv and radio. The room has a sweet, small desk beneath the window that looks out into the sun-drenched, or fog softened yard, inspiring any writer. The are two small closets, a cozy chair for reading, and a full-length mirror. The bedroom is about 300 Sq. ft..--roomy, airy, sun-filled. The bedroom is sweet, romantic, fresh, and immaculately clean. One of the reasons we do not allow children or dogs is so that we can keep the promise of 'immaculate', and you can rest assured that it is.

Entertainment:

Books ...

Games ...

Satellite / Cable ...

Stereo ...

Television ...

Toys ...

Outside:

Bicycles ...

Deck / Patio ...

Kayak / Canoe ...

Outdoor Grill ...

1 bicycles

Suitability:

wheelchair inaccessible

Attractions:

churches

health/beauty spa

library

museums

playground

restaurants

Leisure Activities:

beachcombing

bird watching

horseback riding

scenic drives

shelling

walking

whale watching

wildlife viewing

Local Services & Businesses:

ATM/bank

fitness center

groceries

massage therapist

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:

basketball court

cycling

fishing

hiking

kayaking

paragliding

swimming

wind-surfing

Notes:

Being on the beach, whether just sitting/lying/relaxing, or walking for pleasure or exercise, is as good as it gets here in Stinson Beach. The Beach is about 3 miles long, and one of the prettiest in all of Northern California. Also---the hiking trails are the epitome of the best of Nature here. Bicyclists have the choice of road or trail. This is just a wonderful place to be. We hope you will experience this. This Cottage is not for everyone. It is not a party destination. The Cottage if for the person or couple looking for a quiet, peaceful, cozy and comfortable place to relax while at the beach. To our surprise (and joy), many couples have gotten engaged here--at The Cottage, and returned to have their wedding here in Stinson, and remain at The Cottage for their Honeymoon

Perfect Place

My husband and I had an amazing weekend stay at Dawn and Barry's beach cottage. They are great hosts and the location is fantastic- steps from the beach (but on a quiet street). It was so clean, comfortable, and cozy we ended up wanting to spend more time in the cottage than outside! The attention to detail really is impeccable. Everything you could need is in there- without feeling cluttered. Note: if you're tall, watch out for the bathroom door. It's lit and labeled because it's a bit low, but my husband still managed to crack his head on the door jamb when we first arrived. Just remember to duck and you'll be fine. ;) All in all, it was a perfect place to stay and would highly recommend it to anyone who asks. Thanks so much for having us!

Perfection!

My now husband and I stayed here for our wedding weekend. It was the perfect space for the two of us. The cottage has everything you might need and is immaculately clean. The owners are next store and are incredibly sweet. Available in a moments notice should you need anything, but also quiet and respectful of your space. the cottage is just a short walk into town and you can see the beach from the front gate. We had a blast and commented to each other a number of times with how pleased we were with the cottage and that we definitely wanted to come back. We have plans to stay again soon, so we can take more advantage of the beach and fire pit. I highly recommend this rental for its cleanliness, great communication and perfect location.

Absolutely perfect getaway.

What a fabulous cottage! So adorable and cozy. The perfect getaway for our honeymoon. The cottage has everything we needed and more. The pastries were delicious and the personalized card from Dawn and Barry was extra special! Looking forward to our next stay at the cottage!

no better place, no better hosts!

We stayed here the night of our Wedding at Stinson Beach. I got ready at the property and Dawn and Barry were the most gracious hosts, inviting us and our photographer to take photos in their gorgeous garden and pre-celebrating with us!

The bed super comfortable, we could hear the ocean from it. Kitchen had EVERYTHING you could possible need. A great size for two laid back people with an amazing location and right next to the beach.

It was impeccably clean, every detail perfect (down to the EO soaps in the beautiful bathroom), tons of charm and very serene!

I'm sure of it, there is no better place and no better hands to be in than this Sanctuary at the Beach! Thanks Dawn and Barry for sharing our special day with us, and being such lovely hosts and cheering us on in the days before the wedding too :)

We hope to cross paths again. I'm thinking we make it an annual anniversary plan :)

Great Getaway

Great location for a getaway. Fire pit was terrific with the cooler Stinson weather. The bed was super comfy. Cottage was clean, lots of extra amenities. Simple, relaxing and perfect for a couple. Walked on the beach every day. Quite the treat!

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Rates & Availability

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Updated:

Aug 10, 2017

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning Fee

$100

MOST IMPORTANT HOUSE RULE: ONE CAR ONLY-if you have a guest they must park off the street.
2 night minimum stay year round.
2 guests maximum. No children. No pets. NO SMOKING No shoes in cottage. No noise after 9 p.m.
Not included in rates: $100.00 cleaning fee; 10% TOT tax; $500.00 refundable security deposit.
Rates vary based on season/holiday.
check-in 3:00 p.m.
check-out noon

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